French Open 2022: When is it, what TV channel is it on and what are the latest odds?
Former world No 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has announced he will play his final tournament at the French Open, bowing out of the sport at his home Grand Slam.
Tsonga, 36, has struggled with injuries in recent years and claimed only his second win since 2019 in February after missing almost the entire 2020 season with a back injury and posting a 1-8 record last year.
"My head tells me, 'But you can play all your life,' and at the same time your body reminds you that your abilities to surpass yourself are no longer there," Tsonga said in a video shared on social media.
Tsonga finished runner-up at the Australian Open in 2008 and has reached another five Grand Slam semi-finals.
He has won 18 ATP titles, including two Masters 1000 tournaments, since turning professional in 2004 and also won an Olympic silver medal in doubles at the London Games in 2012.
What is it?
It is the second grand slam of the year, the French Open at Roland Garros, which runs from Sunday May 22 to Sunday June 5 this year.
When is the draw?
The official draw will take place on Friday May 22.
What TV channel is the French Open on?
This tournament will be shown live on Eurosport, which costs £6.99 a month or £39.99 for an annual subscription. Alternatively, bookmark this page and follow Telegraph Sport's live coverage of the tournament.
What is the latest news?
Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his French Open title as the tournament prepares to stage what is expected to be the first Grand Slam without any Covid-19 related restrictions since the pandemic broke two years ago.
France has lifted restrictions in almost all public spaces - except hospitals, nursing homes and public transports - meaning the Roland Garros stadium should be operating at full capacity with Djokovic taking to the red dirt courts.
"As things stand, nothing stands in the way of Djokovic taking part in the French Open," tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January after being deported from the country in a furore after being initially admitted to the tournament despite not being vaccinated against coronavirus.
Who are the defending champions?
Novak Djokovic and Barbora Krejcikova won the singles tournaments in Paris last year.
What are the latest odds?
Men’s champion latest odds:
Rafael Nadal 7/5
Novak Djokovic 11/4
Carlos Alcaraz 13/5
Stefanos Tsitsipas 5/1
Alexander Zverev 14/1
Women’s champion latest odds:
Iga Swiatek 21/10
Simona Halep 6/1
Paula Badosa 11/1
Barbora Krejcikova 12/1
Maria Sakkari 16/1
